Job Responsibilities: Specific tasks will include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Collect, analyze and interpret data to identify national, regional, and local education trends, and use analyses to recommend development of AEL's research agenda.

2. Identify strategic research funding opportunities, and manage the development of funding applications, including technical proposals, partnership requirements, and related resources.

3. Supervise staff engaged in research initiatives, primarily graduate students from AEL's higher education collaborative; assist program staff in the development of research designs, analyses, and reports.

4. Establish and maintain relationships with research partners (e.g., universities, departments of education, foundations, etc.) to design, implement, and report research aimed at improving teaching and learning.

5. Collaborate with organizations, agencies, and other partners to increase the organization's capacity to deliver quality research in response to identified needs (programs, products, and services).

6. Collaborate as necessary with other managers and staff to achieve objectives in the context of the corporation's mission.

7. Prepare reports; accurately document findings and results of research to inform others of progress achieved on activities assigned; perform other similar duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Qualifications:

1. Doctorate in educational research, research design, and related.

2. Excellent technical writing skills.

3. National reputation and regard as an educational researcher.

4. Demonstrated knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research techniques, and demonstrated skill in using spreadsheets and statistical programs (SPSS, etc.).

5. Demonstrated evidence of research productivity, experience and interest in working with graduate students.

6. Demonstrated success in working collaboratively with a team of diverse staff.

7. Solid record of professional integrity as verified through references.

Salary Level: $63,984-$81,264, dependent upon qualifications and experience; plus excellent benefits

Schedule: Starts on or about July 1, 2000, deadline for initial review of applications May 22, 2000.

Apply to: E. Jane Copley, Senior Vice President for Administration

Special Notes:

(1) In order to be considered for this position, applicants must submit (1) a letter of transmittal requesting that they be considered for the position (2) a current resume or vita, (3) a narrative description (1-2 pages) of how their knowledge and experience match each of the specific qualifications stated for this position, and (4) names of three professional references including current and former employers.

(2) AEL reserves the right to continue accepting applications until a successful candidate is identified, or to cancel recruitment at any time.

(3) Finalists will be expected to complete a writing sample as part of the interview process.